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Apply traditional French polishing techniques

Apply traditional French polishing techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3008
State Code
WI328
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers hand application of shellac polish to timber surfaces using traditional French polishing techniques.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions
  • 1.2 Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with company operations
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability, and any faults reported to supervisor
  • 1.5 Skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up rubbers are prepared consistent with the requirements of the work
2 Prepare for application of polish
  • 2.1 Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • 2.2 Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults are reported or repaired
  • 2.3 Techniques for hand application of polish using traditional methods are identified and used according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Materials and equipment suitable for skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up operations are prepared
  • 2.5 Surfaces are stained, filled in and then sealed with polish using a mop brush, blender or swooge
3 Skin in job surface
  • 3.1 Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Skinning in rubber is suitably charged with polish having regard for job colour and clarity
  • 3.3 Surface is skinned in, covering small areas at a time, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • 3.4 Pumice powder is applied, as necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Skinned in surface is inspected and any defects are repaired using suitable materials
4 Body up a skinned in surface
  • 4.1 Polish, lubricating oil and pumice powder is used to body up the skinned in surface, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • 4.2 Rubber and job surface are continuously monitored to evaluate their condition
  • 4.3 Body up rubber is recharged and lubricating oil and pumice are applied, as necessary, to ensure surface faults and blemishes do not develop
  • 4.4 Bodied up surface is full and flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes
5 Spirit off/stiffen up surface
  • 5.1 Surface is stiffened up/spirited off using correctly charged rubber, correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • 5.2 Stiffened up/spirited off surface is free of oil, full, flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes or rubber marks
6 Clean up work area
  • 6.1 Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials
  • 6.2 Rubbers are stored separately in airtight glass or plastic containers in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8521 LMFFF3008B Apply traditional French polishing techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL24 MSFFF3017 Apply traditional French polishing techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification
J740 MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification